Inventory Control Supervisor
About the role
Bakerly is a family-owned company in the US food industry, focusing on premium baked goods made with high-quality ingredients. Our headquarters are in Miami, FL, Easton, PA, and San Antonio, TX.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Inventory Control team, including Ingredients, Materials, and Finished Goods
Assign workload and ensure execution of inventory control activities
Coach, train, and manage the Inventory Control team
Establish and maintain inventory control policies, procedures, and standards
Own inventory accuracy, traceability, and inventory control processes across the facility
Own the site cycle count program and annual physical inventory process
Review count results, investigate variances, and validate corrective actions
Monitor compliance with FIFO, FEFO, lot traceability, and inventory management requirements
Support production continuity, inventory availability, traceability compliance, and the One Supply operating model
Own inventory-related continuous improvement initiatives
Own inventory accuracy across all inventory categories
Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory adjustments
Investigate significant discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Drive root cause analysis for recurring inventory issues
Ensure inventory transactions are accurate, timely, and properly documented
Maintain ERP inventory integrity and enforce transaction discipline
Audit inventory transactions and identify opportunities to improve controls
Review and approve inventory adjustments in accordance with established controls and authorization levels
Monitor inventory-related losses, write-offs, and adjustment trends and implement corrective actions to reduce financial impact
Partner with Finance to ensure inventory transactions and inventory balances accurately reflect operational activity
Traceability & Compliance
Ensure complete lot traceability across ingredients, materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
Support internal, customer, regulatory, and food safety audits
Ensure inventory practices comply with SQF, FDA, customer, and company requirements
Lead inventory-related investigations during recalls, mock recalls, or traceability exercises
Partner with Supply Planning, Purchasing, Production, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Quality, and Finance to support inventory accuracy and material availability
Requirements
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred
Experience: 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chain; 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of GMP, SQF, FDA, and inventory compliance requirements
Skills: Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, cycle counting, reconciliation, lot traceability, and inventory transactions; strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills; proficiency working with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools; experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other regulated environments; strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment; demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence change, and improve operational performance
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand in place for extended periods of time; ability to walk, sit, bend, kneel, climb, and stoop for extended periods; able to ascend and descend from stairs and/or ladders; lift/carry/move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.); use hands to handle, control, or feel objects; see details of objects; hear sounds for different recognition; make quick precise adjustments (machinery); react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet; do required personal protective equipment required and defined by task; use hands to grasp, move, or assemble; remove required personal protective equipment upon exiting plant floor; perform appropriate hand sanitation requirements